# Photo Widget․ vs Video Widget

The clearest difference is update cadence: Photo Widget․ at daily against Video Widget's fortnightly. Photo Widget․ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (53% vs 40%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Widget․ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and Video Widget sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photo Widget․ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 604 and 545 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Photo Widget․'s written reviews are positive against 40% of Video Widget's.

Photo Widget․ ships an update daily, Video Widget fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Widget․ | Video Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (604 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widget/id1533952117/reviews)** | [4.3 (545 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-widget/id6745773941/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **604** | 545 |
| Positive reviews | **52.5% of reviews** | 39.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TAPUNIVERSE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462862671) | [GlowUp.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745661626) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Widget․

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widget/id1533952117)

Personalize your device's home screen by adding widgets that display your cherished photos. Organize pictures into collections and choose between ordered or random playback. Optionally, add dates and custom text to your widgets for a unique touch.

**Highlights:** Unlimited photo widgets, Unlimited photo collections, Reframing photos for display, Ordered or random photo playback, Add custom text notes, Display current date

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PhotoBox+ | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 Smooth slideshow functionality
- 📱 Works well as a home screen widget
- ⚡ Easy to set up and use
- 🖼️ Supports photo uploads from albums

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive subscription model with limited free tier
- 🚫 Free version restricted to one collection only
- 😤 Misleading 'free' trial offers (3-day trial disguised as free)
- 🔄 Switched from one-time purchase to subscription
- ⚠️ Expensive pricing ($20/month mentioned)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when importing over 100 photos
- High crash risk at 500+ photo imports
- Widget fails to update even after selecting album and interval
- App doesn't work reliably (multiple reports)
- Widget not appearing on device after setup

**Requested features**

- Lifetime purchase option instead of subscription
- Photo cropping functionality
- Day of week display in date format
- Smaller font size options
- Live Photo icon widget style


### Video Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-widget/id6745773941)

Transform your iPhone's Home Screen with animated widgets. Display your favorite videos and Live Photos as dynamic, looping content. Personalize your device with cherished memories, travel highlights, or creative expressions.

**Highlights:** Video and Live Photo widgets, Multiple widget sizes, Seamless looping playback, Battery-efficient design, Local storage and privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Widget Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Video Widget Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Video Widget Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Video Widget Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Video Widget Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Video Widget Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Video Widget Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Video Widget Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Video Widget Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Video Widget Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Video Widget Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Video Widget Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Video Widget Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Video Widget Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Video Widget Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Widget․ free?

Photo Widget․ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Video Widget free?

Video Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Photo Widget․ or Video Widget?

Photo Widget․ is rated higher. Photo Widget․ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 604 ratings, while Video Widget averages 4.3 from 545 ratings.

### Do Photo Widget․ or Video Widget have ads?

Neither Photo Widget․ nor Video Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Widget․ or Video Widget?

Photo Widget․ ships an update daily, and Video Widget fortnightly. Most recently, Photo Widget․ was updated on October 23, 2026 and Video Widget on October 23, 2026.

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